An outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.An outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.An outcast Husky risks his life with other sled dogs to prevent a deadly epidemic from ravaging Nome, Alaska.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
45K
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- Writers
- Cliff Ruby(story by)
- Elana Lesser(story by)
- David Steven Cohen(screenplay by)
- Stars
- Kevin Bacon(voice)
- Bob Hoskins(voice)
- Bridget Fonda(voice)
- Writers
- Cliff Ruby(story by)
- Elana Lesser(story by)
- David Steven Cohen(screenplay by)
- Stars
- Kevin Bacon(voice)
- Bob Hoskins(voice)
- Bridget Fonda(voice)
Kevin Bacon
- Balto
- (voice)
Bob Hoskins
- Boris
- (voice)
Bridget Fonda
- Jenna
- (voice)
Jim Cummings
- Steele
- (voice)
Phil Collins
- Muk
- (voice)
- …
Jack Angel
- Nikki
- (voice)
Danny Mann
- Kaltag
- (voice)
Robbie Rist
- Star
- (voice)
- (as Robby Rist)
Juliette Brewer
- Rosy
- (voice)
Sandra Dickinson
- Sylvie
- (voice)
- (as Sandra Searles Dickson)
- …
Miriam Margolyes
- Grandma Rosy
- (voice)
- …
Donald Sinden
- Doc
- (voice)
William Roberts
- Rosy's Father
- (voice)
Bill Bailey
- Butcher
- (voice)
Michael McShane
- Extra Voices
- (voice)
- (as Mike McShane)
- Writers
- Cliff Ruby(story by) (screenplay by)
- Elana Lesser(story by) (screenplay by)
- David Steven Cohen(screenplay by)
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe real hero of the 1925 serum run was Togo. The 12-year-old husky led his sled dog team through 260 miles of blowing Alaskan blizzard to deliver emergency diphtheria serum to Nome. Balto received most of the fame, because he led the final 55 miles. Togo now has his own film, Togo (2019) and starring Willem Dafoe.
- Goofs(at around 21 mins) After Balto says "I have the keys to the city", he lifts the bolts out of the door hinges and they fall to the ground, making a metallic noise, like they fell onto cement or something else solid, but there's snow on the ground, not cement or other hard, solid material.
- Crazy creditsAfter the credits, Fievel from "An American Tail" (1986) pushes the Amblimation logo into place, then stands next to it and his hat falls down over his eyes.
- SoundtracksReach for the Light
Music by Barry Mann and James Horner
Lyrics by Cynthia Weil
Produced and Arranged by Steve Winwood (uncredited) and Nathan DiGesare (uncredited)
Recorded and Mixed by Paul Salveson (uncredited)
Performed by Steve Winwood, featuring Childrens Choir Kids Connection Music (uncredited)
Backing Vocals: Bonnie Keen (uncredited), Chris Rodriguez (uncredited), Micah Wilshire (uncredited), and Tina Clark (uncredited)
Review
Featured review
A dramatic and well made film
This film has a seriousness and drama to it that will surprise you. There are no songs, and it has an adult feel to it, with mature themes and exciting action. The voice characters are its main failing, with Kevin Bacon giving rather flat performance to Balto, and there is an overall lack of conviction in most of the other voices as well. But this movie has good story and excellent pacing- there are several gripping action sequences, and very few childish moments. Balto is an excellent family film, and will keep adults and older kids enthralled and entertained. I think it's a little too serious for very young kids to enjoy, though. It has realism and is not light hearted. There are ideas about sickness, death and prejudice which are used very well to move this story along and help resolve it in the end. This is a hero story with a feel-good ending, and plenty of adventure along the way. The art and appearance is interesting and unique, mostly classic animation with a few computer assisted scenes-- the overall look is tidy and quality, with some charm and humor that will get you smiling. It has a live action entry and closure (including a view of the Balto statue in Central Park) which acts as a tie-together, and the true story behind this movie gives it additional appeal. This film, like the WB's 'Iron Giant', has been breezed over by the public and not gotten the recognition it deserves. I would recommend Balto for anyone who likes dogs, realism, or just a smooth, enjoyable film.
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- thousandisland
- Jun 4, 2000
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- 1 hour 18 minutes
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